MALAGA, Spain, Oct. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The
challenging year the world is facing due to Pandemic has not been
an obstacle to the continued success of the Sustainable Tourism
Awards. In its nineteenth edition, 44 entries from 23 countries
have been received to compete in the nine available categories
(Participants in the 19th edition of the Sustainable Tourism
Awards).
'The Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards are geared
towards enhancing the visibility and grant recognition to entities
within the Travel and Tourism Industry,' said Peter Morrison, World President of Skål
International.
In this edition, three prominent and distinguished judges from
internationally recognised entities; Patricio Azcárate Díaz de
Losada, General Secretary, Responsible Tourism
Institute, Ellen Rugh, Program Manager, Center for Responsible
Travel (CREST) and Dr. Louis D'Amore, Founder and
President, International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT)
have independently evaluated each entry based on leadership
criteria in sustainability that encompass tangible, measurable
benefits to the environment, enhance business, society and the
communities in which they operate.
During the virtual General Assembly of Skål Clubs held on
October 17, 2020, over 220 delegates
participated from over 90 countries, the winners of the 2020
Sustainable Tourism Awards have officially been announced as
follow:
WINNERS OF THE 2020 SKÅL INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABLE
TOURISM:
- COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT PROJECTS: The UN International Trade
Center(ITC). Myanmar.
- COUNTRYSIDE AND BIODIVERSITY: Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda IAP.
México.
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES AND MEDIA: Western
University. Canada.
- MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: Aquila Private Game Reserve.
South Africa.
- MARINE AND COASTAL: Misool. Indonesia.
- RURAL ACCOMMODATION: Tamara Leisure Experiences. India.
- TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENTS: Global Himalayan Expeditions.
India.
- URBAN ACCOMMODATION: The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments and
Lakeside Residences. New
Zealand.
- WINNERS OF THE 2020 SKÅL BIOSPHERE AWARD: Global Himalayan
Expeditions. India.
'Skål International would like to thank all the entities
presented to these awards for their participation, as well as give
sincere congratulations to all the winners in this edition which is
being held in a year of challenges, in which the fight for the
restoration of Tourism at a global level must be the priority of
all of us who are part of the industry,' said Daniela Otero, CEO of Skål International.
Skål International expressed its appreciation to Biosphere
Tourism who has given, for second consecutive year, the 'Special
Skål Biosphere Award' to one of the winners of the Sustainable
Tourism Awards.
The selection has been made based on the pillars of
sustainability of the Responsible Tourism Institute and the winner
will be offered a one-year free Biosphere Certification in one of
their available categories.
Skål International is the world's largest global network of
Tourism Professionals promoting Tourism, Business and Friendship
worldwide since 1934. Its members are Directors and Executives of
the Tourism sector who relate to each other to address issues of
common interest, improving a business network and promoting
destinations. For more information about Skål International and
membership, please visit skal.org.
About Biosphere Tourism: Biosphere Tourism develops
certifications to guarantee an adequate long-term balance between
the economic, socio-cultural and environmental dimensions of a
Destination, reporting significant benefits for a tourism entity,
society and the environment. This certification is granted by the
Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI), an international non-profit
NGO, in the form of an association, which has promoted, for more
than 20 years, responsible tourism at an international level,
helping all the actors involved in the tourism sector develop a new
way of traveling and of knowing our planet.
Press Release Contact: Sandra Vera – Skal International HQ
sandra.vera@skal.org
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